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Topic: Right of way · Nº 263 / 403

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¿Qué hay que hacer si nuestro vehículo queda detenido en un túnel durante más de dos minutos?

What must you do if your vehicle is held up in a tunnel for more than two minutes?

  • AApagar el motor y dejar encendido el alumbrado de posición.Switch off the engine and leave the sidelights on.
  • BMantener en marcha el motor y poner en funcionamiento los dispositivos de advertencia del peligro.Keep the engine running and switch on the hazard warning devices.
  • CMantener en marcha el motor y encender la luz de emergencia.Keep the engine running and switch on the hazard warning lights.
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  • AApagar el motor y dejar encendido el alumbrado de posición.Switch off the engine and leave the sidelights on.
Explanation

Under Article 115 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC), if you have to remain stopped in a tunnel for more than two minutes, you must switch off the engine, so that fumes do not build up, and keep the sidelights on so that the vehicle can be seen.

The rule · Real Decreto 1428/2003, de 21 de noviembre, Reglamento General de Circulación (RGC) · art. 115.2deberá interrumpir el funcionamiento del motor hasta que pueda proseguir la marcha, conservando encendido el alumbrado de posiciónRead the full rule

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